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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maksim Nikifor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ossi Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nikifor comes to the cage accompanied by Enae Volare Mezzo. The crowd seem to be enjoying Jokinen's choice of entrance music: Prodigy - Omen. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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195 cm
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205 lbs
7 - 0 - 1 |
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190 cm
23
215 lbs
7 - 0 - 1 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 0 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maksim Nikifor! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 0 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ossi Jokinen! The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Illya Tyunina and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jokinen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It looks like Ossi Jokinen has been cut. Nikifor takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ossi Jokinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nikifor swings for the body but Jokinen moves out of range.
A combination from Jokinen does no damage. Jokinen lands with a kick to the temple. Nikifor shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Nikifor lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Jokinen sprawling to the canvas. Nikifor follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Jokinen hang on? This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jokinen wants to get back to full guard. Jokinen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Jokinen lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Nikifor! Jokinen thowing shots but they're missing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jokinen content just to control the position here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jokinen misses with a head shot. Jokinen throws some wild stikes that Nikifor manages to avoid easily.
Nikifor blocking the ground and pound. Jokinen looking to ground and pound but Nikifor is blocking nicely. Jokinen dominating with strikes here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Jokinen trying to control but he's not successful this time. Jokinen thowing shots but they're missing. Jokinen throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Nikifor because Jokinen loaded up on that one. Jokinen misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Nikifor suckers Jokinen into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Nikifor is now in Jokinen's guard!
Jokinen thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jokinen manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Jokinen punching from mount but Nikifor doing a good job of avoiding damage. Jokinen throws some wild stikes that Nikifor manages to avoid easily.
Jokinen content just to control the position here. Jokinen is going olschool here, as he tries to force Nikifor to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Nikifor shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Jokinen unloads with some shots from mount but Nikifor bucks and avoids them well.
Jokinen unloads with some shots from mount but Nikifor bucks and avoids them well.
Jokinen throws some wild stikes that Nikifor manages to avoid easily.
Jokinen throwing strikes here but Nikifor is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Jokinen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nikifor is looking to escape. Nikifor holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Jokinen tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maksim Nikifor dominated that round. The cut man is working on Ossi Jokinen's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nikifor swats away the attempt to clinch by Jokinen. Nikifor takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Nikifor throws a hook but Jokinen avoids it easily. Nikifor throws a body punch but Jokinen moves out of range. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jokinen, as that shot connected.
Jokinen scores with a nice right hand.
Jokinen throws a sloppy body shot
and Nikifor counters with a right hand to the body. Jokinen misses with a hook. Nikifor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jokinen. A swing and a miss from Nikifor. Maksim Nikifor is winning the standup battle so far. Nikifor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jokinen.
Jokinen with a hook. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Nikifor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nikifor scores with a nice right hand.
Jab, jab by Jokinen - just one landing. Nikifor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Jokinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Nikifor is just out of range. Nikifor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jokinen. Jokinen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nikifor counters with a one-two to the body. A jab from Jokinen finds it's way through Nikifor's defenses. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Nice straight punches there by Nikifor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nikifor.
That has opened up Ossi Jokinen's cut even more. A punch combination from Jokinen misses. Jokinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nikifor. Nikifor scores with a jab. Jokinen acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Nikifor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jokinen. A big right from Jokinen misses. Nikifor defending well as Jokinen loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jokinen throws a shot from downtown. Nikifor moves away and avoids it. Nikifor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Jokinen jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jokinen wants to clinch. Jokinen throws a hook but Nikifor blocks it. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Jokinen in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Jokinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nikifor sees it coming and avoids it easily. Jokinen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Jokinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nikifor. Nikifor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Jokinen has managed to clinch.
Jokinen scores with a shoulder strike. Jokinen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Jokinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jokinen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jokinen throws a head punch that misses. Jokinen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nikifors head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jokinen. Nikifor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jokinen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Nikifor wants to break free but Jokinen has control.
A left hand lands to the body for Jokinen.
Jokinen lands with a short head shot on the inside. Jokinen pushes Nikifor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Nikifor can't break the clinch.
Jokinen lands with a short shot to the head. Jokinen working some nice short punches in the clinch. Jokinen lands a nice uppercut. Jokinen lands with a left to the head. Jokinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jokinen prevents Nikifor from breaking the clinch. Jokinen lands a nice shot to the body. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Jokinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Jokinen lands a nice uppercut. A short right from Jokinen on the inside. A short right from Jokinen on the inside. Jokinen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nikifors head. Nikifor is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A shot in the inside from Jokinen. Nikifor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nikifor tries to break the clinch but Jokinen is controlling the position. Nikifor is trying to break the clinch but Jokinen has him pressed against the cage. Jokinen digs a right hand underneath Nikifor's ribcage. Nikifor let out a lung full of air as it connected. A nice left hand lands by Jokinen.
A short left from Jokinen. Jokinen lands with a left to the head. Jokinen lands a hook to the side of the head. Jokinen lands with a left to the head. A left hand lands to the body for Jokinen.
Jokinen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. A short right from Jokinen on the inside. A short right from Jokinen. Jokinen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nikifor backwards. Jokinen lands an uppercut. A short right hand to the side of the head by Jokinen. Nikifor letting Jokinen take a breather here. Jokinen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nikifor backwards. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Jokinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Jokinen digs a right hand into Nikifor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nikifor's gas tank. A short right hand to the side of the head by Jokinen. Jokinen slowing the pace effectively. Jokinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ossi Jokinen will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Ossi Jokinen's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jokinen missing with a left hand there. Nikifor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Nikifor blocks a jab. Jokinen throws a lazy right hand but Nikifor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Nikifor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Jokinen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Nikifor to counter with a crisp jab. Jokinen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Nikifor defending well as Jokinen loads up on a big left hand. Jokinen lands a two punch combo.
A jab from Jokinen misses. Nikifor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jokinen. Nice body punch from Jokinen. Nikifor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Jokinen misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round. A jab from Jokinen misses. Nikifor gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Decent striking displayed by Jokinen there. Jokinen throws a series of punches but Nikifor avoids them all with ease. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jokinen, as that shot connected.
Jokinen throws out a loose jab but Nikifor uses good head movement to avoid it. Jokinen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jokinen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jokinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Nikifor slips under a jab from Jokinen. Jokinen misses with a shot to the body and Nikifor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Nikifor throws a series of punches but Jokinen avoids them all with ease. Jokinen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Jokinen tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jokinen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Nikifor throws a right and a left that both miss. The fighters circling - Jokinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Nikifor on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nikifor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jokinen clinches with his opponent.
Still in the clinch, Jokinen scores with a nice short uppercut. Jokinen lands with a right to the head. Jokinen misses with some punches.
Nikifor has had enough of the clinch but Jokinen keeps him there for the moment. Nikifor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jokinen has him pressed against the cage. Jokinen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nikifor backwards. A bit of stalling here from Jokinen.
Nikifor is looking to break free of the clinch but Jokinen has double underhooks. Nikifor tries to break the clinch but Jokinen is controlling the position. Jokinen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jokinen lands an uppercut. Jokinen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A short right from Jokinen on the inside. A shot in the inside from Jokinen. Jokinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Jokinen lands with a short shot to the head. Jokinen has Nikifor pressed against the cage.
Jokinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Jokinen lands a nice uppercut. Jokinen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nikifor backwards. A short left from Jokinen. Nikifor has a couple of punches blocked by Jokinen.
Jokinen lands with a short head shot on the inside. A short uppercut from Jokinen. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jokinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Jokinen lands on the inside with an uppercut. Jokinen pushes Nikifor back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Jokinen effectively controlling the action here. Jokinen lands with a left to the head. Nice body punch from Jokinen - that landed with a thud.
Jokinen scores with a nice hook to the head. A body shot lands from Jokinen.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jokinen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Still in the clinch, Jokinen scores with a nice short uppercut. Jokinen gets through Nikifor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Jokinen lands an uppercut. Jokinen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nikifor backwards. Jokinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jokinen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nikifor backwards. Nikifor takes a shot to the head. Jokinen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nikifor backwards. Jokinen stalling.
Jokinen receives a warning from the referee for stalling. Jokinen lands a shoulder strike. Nikifor wants to break free but Jokinen has control.
Jokinen scores with a shoulder strike. A short right hand to the side of the head by Jokinen. Jokinen lands a shot to the body. A right hand to the body from Jokinen.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Nikifor takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jokinen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ossi Jokinen really dominated that round. The cut man is working on Ossi Jokinen's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jokinen jabs Nikifor right on the nose. Nikifor blinks but takes it well. Nikifor throws a hook but Jokinen avoids it easily. A clash of legs there as Nikifor blocks the low kick. A combination from Nikifor does no damage. Nikifor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jokinen.
A big left from Jokinen misses. Jokinen misses the jab. Jokinen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jokinen misses the jab. Nikifor looks to score with a jab to the body but Jokinen is just out of range. It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over. Nikifor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Nikifor looks to land a left hand but Jokinen moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jokinen motions for Nikifor to come forward. Jokinen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. A slow jab from Jokinen misses its intended target. Nikifor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jokinen. Jokinen swings for the body but Nikifor moves out of range.
Nikifor slips a jab and a cross from Jokinen.
Nikifor throws a looping overhand right but Jokinen ducks down to avoid it. Jokinen misses with a straight right. Nikifor misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jokinen counters with a nice uppercut. The fight stays on the outside here - Jokinen looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Jokinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Jokinen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nikifor counters with a straight right hand. Jokinen scores with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jokinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Nikifor is just out of range. Jokinen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nikifor. Jokinen throws a combination that misses and Nikifor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Jokinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Nikifor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Jokinen waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Nikifor. Jokinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Nikifor moves away from the strike by Jokinen. Nikifor moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Nikifor smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Jokinen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Jokinen on the wrong end of a nice jab. Jokinen thuds his right hand into Nikifor's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jokinen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Nikifor loads up on a big right hand but Jokinen slips the punch. Nikifor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jokinen sees it coming and avoids it easily. Nikifor misses with a wild body shot. Jokinen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nikifor counters with a three punch combo that has Jokinen backing up. Jokinen nods at Nikifor to acknowledge the strikes. Jokinen lands with a nice body punch. Nikifor moves out of range of the strikes. Jokinen looks to land a combination but Nikifor avoids it well. Jokinen swinging wilding here.
Nikifor lands a nice hook to Jokinen's body. Jokinen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nikifor fails to land with a series of punches.
Jokinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nikifor. Nikifor slips a straight right by Jokinen. Jokinen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nikifor backs up against the cage.
Jokinen with a body punch. A glancing blow. Jokinen staying out of range there. Nikifor swats away the attempt to clinch by Jokinen. Jokinen misses with an uppercut. A slow jab from Jokinen misses its intended target. Jokinen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Jokinen with a hook. Nikifor on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Ossi Jokinen will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Ossi Jokinen's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jokinen lands with a nice body punch. Jokinen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Jokinen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jokinen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Nikifor scores with a one two! Jokinen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Jokinen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nikifor.
Jokinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Jokinen throws a hook but Nikifor avoids it easily. Jokinen throws out a loose jab but Nikifor uses good head movement to avoid it. Nikifor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jokinen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nikifor on the side of the head. Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jokinen throws a combination that misses and Nikifor counters with a series of strikes. Jokinen will be more careful next time no doubt. Jokinen digs a good body shot into Nikifor's ribs. Nikifor moves away from the strike by Jokinen. Jokinen with a nice cross. Jokinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nikifor manages to avoid it. Jokinen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nikifor in his tracks. Jokinen connects with a nice looking jab.
Jokinen looks to throw the jab but Nikifor is out of range. Nikifor takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jokinen scores with a one two! Nikifor had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Jokinen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Jokinen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Jokinen swings for the body but Nikifor moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jokinen throws an overhand right that lands on Nikifor's shoulder, as Nikifor tries to avoid the shot. Jokinen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Nikifor slips under a jab from Jokinen. Jokinen lands a nice shot that snaps Nikifor's head back.
Jokinen fails in his attempt to clinch. Nikifor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jokinen. Nikifor slips under a jab from Jokinen. Jokinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nikifor.
A shot to the body from Nikifor misses and Jokinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Nikifor takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jokinen jabs at Nikifor's body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nikifor blocks a jab. Jokinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nikifor. Ossi Jokinen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Jokinen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nikifor at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jokinen cracks Nikifor with an open hand slap. Nikifor throws a nice looking combination but Jokinen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Jokinen stalks Nikifor and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nikifor's face. Nikifor staggers backwards, shaken. Jokinen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jokinen lands a really nice looking cross but Nikifor seems unphased.
A jab from Jokinen misses. Jokinen throws out a loose jab but Nikifor uses good head movement to avoid it. Jokinen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. A combination from Jokinen does no damage. Jokinen scores with a jab to the head.
Nikifor takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jokinen misses the jab. Nikifor dodges the punch combination from Jokinen.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jokinen throws a hook to the side of Nikifor's head but Nikifor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Nikifor misses with the combination.
Jokinen gets in close and instigates a clinch. Nikifor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Nikifor is looking to break free of the clinch but Jokinen has double underhooks. Jokinen lands with a short shot to the head. Nikifor wants to get back to striking at distance but Jokinen won't allow it.
Jokinen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nikifor backwards. A shot in the inside from Jokinen. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Nikifor is looking to break free of the clinch but Jokinen has double underhooks. Jokinen works on Nikifor's body with a couple of short punches. Jokinen lands an uppercut. Maksim Nikifor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Jokinen lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! Ossi Jokinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Jokinen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 45:49 Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 47:48 Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ossi Jokinen! Ossi Jokinen is the new light heavyweight champion!
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